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Thu, 30 May 2024
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Housing Provision
Cian O'Callaghan
58. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action he will take to ensure that enough affordable housing is built to meet demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24356/24]
Thu, 30 May 2024
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Planning Issues
Cian O'Callaghan
193. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is any mechanism in place to guarantee developers follow through on agreements with local authorities for affordable purchase schemes; if he will ensure that developers follow through on their agreements with local authorities where these schemes are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24491/24]
Wed, 29 May 2024
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Urban Development
Cian O'Callaghan
16. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach the level of engagement his Department will have with the Dublin city centre task force. [24003/24]
Wed, 29 May 2024
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School Enrolments
Cian O'Callaghan
91. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the projects planned to increase the number of school places at both primary and secondary level in an area (details supplied) where there is huge demand for increased places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24374/24]
Wed, 29 May 2024
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Housing Schemes
Cian O'Callaghan
109. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the housing adaptation grant review will be complete; when it will be published; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24373/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Mortgage Interest Rates
Cian O'Callaghan
169. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if there is a customer/economic impact assessment for an interest rate scheme (details supplied); if this assessment is required for new schemes entering the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23925/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Cian O'Callaghan
229. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 212 of 21 March 2024, if she will provide a decision to a school on a multi-use games area where they still have not received an answer (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23924/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Housing Schemes
Cian O'Callaghan
288. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason a planned affordable housing scheme (details supplied) is no longer going ahead despite the new homes being advertised; if the local authority is obligated to advertise that the scheme is no longer going ahead for people who were waiting to apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23926/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Electoral Process
Cian O'Callaghan
291. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 336 of 18 October 2022, if he will provide an update on the Government’s response to TRIS notification numbers 2022/376/IRL and 2022/184/IRL; the details and a timeline of plans to amend the Electoral Reform Act 2022 to address the issues raised by these TRIS notifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24048/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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International Protection
Cian O'Callaghan
391. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 531 of 14 May 2024, if the breakdown of data for each individual accounted for under the Government’s publication of payments over €20,000 is available on his Department’s website - for example, the breakdown of properties and how much is paid per property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23563/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Cian O'Callaghan
470. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure proper care is provided for people who continue to suffer from long Covid; if the specific case (details supplied) of a person with long Covid will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23959/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Cian O'Callaghan
4. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will meet next. [21763/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Departmental Budgets
Cian O'Callaghan
100. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that the recommendation made in the Parliamentary Budget Office’s Publication 24 of 2024 are included in future revised estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23085/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Policies
Cian O'Callaghan
10. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the well-being framework launched by his Department. [20566/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
oral
Departmental Policies
Cian O'Callaghan
14. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the well-being framework launched by his Department. [21761/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
oral
Cabinet Committees
Cian O'Callaghan
19. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21762/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Tourism Industry
Cian O'Callaghan
332. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if traditional bed and breakfasts operating since the 1980s will be affected by the registration of short-term tourist letting Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22385/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Housing Schemes
Cian O'Callaghan
336. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of units delivered under the buy and renew scheme in each year since 2016; the total cost in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22339/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Local Authorities
Cian O'Callaghan
338. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planners currently employed in each local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22386/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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State Bodies
Cian O'Callaghan
339. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planners currently employed in An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22387/24]